Chiropractor – Renewal After 5 Years

To apply via Renewal After 5 Years, you will need:

• 40 credit hours of approved continuing education. No more than 8 of the 40 continuing education credit hours required may be acquired through participation in an online program.

• Up to 4 of these online continuing education credit hours may be acquired through asynchronous programs, except that the ethics and boundaries course shall be completed using only synchronous instruction.

• Evidence of current proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator.

Below are some general instructions for applying for a credential on LicensE. 

1. Create or log into your LicensE account. Please visit LicensE account Information page for detailed guidance on selecting your account type.

2. Select "Apply for a License."

3. Select your Category.

4. Select your License Type.

5. Select your Application Method, then "Next."

6. Review your Personal Information.

7. Enter the requested Information on each page of the application. Information may include Examination, Education, or License History, depending on your profession.

8. If applicable, request a Veterans Fee Waiver or Initial Credential Fee Reduction.

9. Submit the requested Documents you may already have. You do not need to have all documents ready to submit.

   Note: Forms are now hosted on AccessGov. Visit AccessGov Forms Directory to choose your form.

10. Respond to the Attestation questions.

11. Provide Payment Information. Fees may be found Credential Fees.

12. Submit your application.  

Profession specific application requirements can be found in the "Application Information" section.

Create or log into your LicensE account

Select Apply for a License

Category: Health

License Type: Chiropractor

Application Method: Renewal After 5 Years

• Evidence of completion of the required continuing education.
• Evidence of current proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator.

• Form 2829 Malpractice Suits or Claims Form

• Form 2996 Veteran Request Application Addendum

• Copy of marriage certificate or other state issued name change document (only applicable if other required documents are under a different name, such as the official transcript)

40 credit hours through an approved course sponsor​​​ per Wisconsin State Statute 446.028. 8 hours can be obtained through an approved online program that is at least 50% synchronous in format.

2 hours shall be on the topic of professional boundaries and ethics. Professional boundaries and ethics courses may include any of the following subjects:

• 1. Sexual misconduct, as defined in s. Chir 6.02 (7).

• 2. Ethics in billing or business management practices.

• 3. Risk management.

• 4. Professional boundaries in clinical practice settings.

• 5. Any other topic that the board or the board’s designee approves as being related to the subject of professional boundaries and ethics

Program sponsor means any of the following:

• 1. The Wisconsin Chiropractic Association.

• 2. The International Chiropractors Association.

• 3. A college of chiropractic approved by the examining board.

• 4. A college of medicine or osteopathy accredited by an accrediting body listed as nationally recognized by the secretary of the federal department of education.

• 5. A member−based state or national chiropractic organization that satisfies all of the following:

• a. The organization is an entity that is described in section 501 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code and that is exempt from federal income tax under section 501 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code and has existed as an entity that is described in section 501 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code for at least 5 years.

• b. The purpose of the organization is not solely providing continuing education programs.

• c. The organization engages in measurable advocacy efforts to promote the chiropractic profession.​

All courses need to be pre-approved by the Board.

Two (2) credits on CPR/AED course work may be counted toward the continuing education requirement every biennium.

After you upload all required documents, submit your application, and pay the required fee(s):

1. Preliminary Application Reference Number (PAR)

   1. Your application will be assigned a Preliminary Application Reference number or PAR number. This number allows you and trusted parties to look up the status of your application without logging in. You can also reference this number in any support tickets you submit in regard to your application.

      • A trusted 3^rd party can look up your credential status by visiting LicensE, clicking “Application Status Lookup” and entering the PAR number you have provided to them.

2. Review Timeline

   1. Your materials will be reviewed within approximately 10 days by a member of the credentialing team.

      • Note: Some licenses do take longer to process due to complexity. You can see the performance data on our LicensE Dashboard to see what date we are reviewing for certain application types under "Application Review Times by Profession."

3. Pending Applicant Input Status

   1. After this review, if anything is missing or the credentialing team has any questions on your application, your application will go back into a status called “Pending Applicant Input.”  You will receive an email letting you know your application was moved into this status. You should then log into LicensE and check your application “Due Diligence.”

4. To check your "Due Diligence" 

   1. Your Due Diligence is a checklist of items required for your credential.

   2. The Due Diligence section is how DSPS staff will communicate with you regarding your credential requirements.

   3. Log in to your LicensE account

   4. Click on "Check Application Status" 

   5. Your credential application should be shown on this page. Under “Action” select the button that looks like an upside-down triangle. If you are on mobile, you will need to turn your phone into landscape view. Note: LicensE is best viewed on a desktop or laptop.

   6. After clicking the upside-down triangle, select “View Due Diligences.”

   7. The Due Diligence column lets you know what the requirement is.

   8. The “STATUS” column will you know if the item is “Met”, “Not Met”, or “Not Applicable.”

      • Items listed as “Not Met” are items that are needed by the Department.  

   9. The “NOTES” column of your Due Diligence will provide further written details or instructions about what is still needed.

5. To upload documents

   1. Some applications require additional document uploads.

   2. Log into your LicensE account

   3. Click on "Check Application Status"

   4. Your credential application should be shown on this page. Under "Action" select the button that looks like an upside-down triangle. If you are on mobile, you will need to turn your phone into landscape view. Note: LicensE is best viewed on a desktop or laptop. 

   5. After clicking the upside-down triangle, select "Upload Document."

   6. The document must be an allowable document type. 

   7. After uploading the document, click "submit." If you do not, it will not be sent to a reviewer. 

6. If you have any questions, you can submit a support ticket on LicensE by logging in and clicking "request support" at the top of the page.

LicensE statuses that require action from applicant:

LicensE statuses that indicate the application is with Department staff:

Support Ticket
Submit a support ticket on LicensE and click "request support." Please provide as much detail as possible regarding your concern so we can work to answer your question with a one touch resolution. 

Call
608-266-2112

Email
dsps@wisconsin.gov

Office Hours
7:45am-4:30pm
Department of Safety and Professional Services
4822 Madison Yards Way
Madison, WI, 53705

Note: The in-person office does not process same day.